“Melanin in Motion” teaching BIPOC kids snowboarding in Minneapolis
Ren Clayton shows us how one organization is carving out opportunities for some metro kids.
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Ren Clayton shows us how one organization is carving out opportunities for some metro kids.
"Make a bigger bond and make it so it's not only one race or one type out there," said William Harness, 12. "Make it so all types and all colors, shapes and sizes can be all out and shredding and stuff."
While many people were out raking leaves on Sunday, others were hitting the slopes.
A 20-year-old snowboarder reportedly died over the weekend following an accident at a northern Minnesota ski area.
Not everyone is annoyed by the late season snow. It was a busy day at Buck Hill in Burnsville.
A Minnesota snowboarder has won gold at the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
The Paralympic Winter Games kick off next week, and two local snowboarders earned their spots on the U.S. Paralympic Snowboarding team.
The grand plan when Red Gerard and his brothers set down rails and attached a tow rope to a dirt bike to fashion a snowboard park in their backyard wasn't all that grand.
The Minnesota Ski Areas Association encourages citizens and guests of Minnesota to thrive in our winter climate by enjoying the many opportunities for superb skiing and boarding across the state.
Showcasing five of the world's best ski resorts to visit in summer, including one of the world's most unique ski resorts
If you've ever wondered who it is that cleans your hotel room when you leave, Steve Utgaard is at your service.
Five days into the start of winter and most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin saw the first snow fall of the season. The timing could not be better for businesses that see a boost when the flakes start falling.
Area ski hills are open for business. They've been making snow for a while. But the promise of natural snowfall Friday night has skiers, boarders and tubers excited.
It may feel like spring but the winter season is here, and Spirit Mountain is ready to celebrate! The ski area will officially open on Friday, December 4. Two to three trails will be open, complete with some freestyle options.
Travel guide for outdoor lover's visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Itching to hit the slopes? Well, thanks to Thursday's snow, now you can! Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls is opening their slopes Friday.
Kevin Pearce competed for years as a professional snowboarder and dreamed of the Olympics before an accident in 2009 left him with traumatic brain injury.
Here's a look at five of the best family-friendly ski resorts in America.
Ten years after they shut down, the slopes of Detroit Mountain are alive again. It's the result of millions of dollars in donations from a community that missed having skiing, snowboarding and tubing close by.
If you've ever wanted to try skiing or snowboarding, why not attempt it in 2015 by starting with a lesson. With that in mind, WCCO's Natalie Nyhus and Mike Augustyniak -- both skiers -- decided to branch out and try snowboarding.
Despite what many people believe, a ski vacation can be taken without breaking the bank.
It may be October, but skiing's happening right now at Wild Mountain Ski Area near Taylors Falls.
A winter sport unique to Minnesota has turned into an annual festival. The sport, a cross between snowboarding and wake surfing, was dreamed up by two brothers in their parent's Mendota Heights front yard. Now, it has grown to become known as "WinchFest."
Frank and Chris had great fun during their second day in Dresser, Wis. on Friday. The guys headed to Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, which has activities for every age and ability. There's skiing and snowboarding, of course, and it's all on perfectly groomed runs that help keep you upright. And they're open until 3 a.m. on Friday nights!
As the Sochi Olympics loom, this is, without doubt, the documentary to see. Directed by Lucy Walker, The Crash Reel is a powerful and sobering look at the blood on the snow of the action sports world that forces us to question our devotion to sports cliches like "go big or go home."
